Guidelines for installing transformers - Part 2.
Jul 1, 1999, Morgan, Robert B.
The successful operation of a transformer is pendent on proper installation as well as on proper design and manufacture. Part 1 of this article, which...
Guidelines for installing transformers, part 1.
Jun 1, 1999, Morgan, Robert R.
When your transformer arrives on site, various procedures should be carried out to assure successful operation.The successful operation of a transformer...
Knowing liquid-filled transformer installation requirements.
Jun 1, 1999, Loyd, Richard E.
Knowing NEC, NESC, insurer, and listing agency installation requirements will help you select the best type of insulating medium for the application.Increasing...
Six Tips to Good Project Management
May 1, 1999, By John A. DeDad, Editor-in-Chief
Even the best project managers run into trouble. Here are six tips to keep you from tripping up on what many consider common sense considerations....
Online Shopping: The Real Story
Mar 1, 1999, By Mark Lamendola, Technical Editor
You're tempted by the online superstores and electrical vendor sites you've seen on the Internet. The prices are good, and the promises of quick delivery save you expensive time. You could conveniently place an order and have it delivered to your door. The question is: Should you?...
1999 Construction Forecast
Feb 1, 1999, By John A. DeDad, Editor-in-Chief
"If 1998 was Mark McGwire hitting 70 home runs, what we'll see in 1999 is 62 home runs:something that would have been a record breaker, except for the...
How To Enhance Your Job-Site Productivity
Dec 1, 1998, By Joseph R. Knisely, Senior Editorial Consultant
Trim project labor and increase productivity using custom-made tools and prejob planning....
What Makes a Good Working Drawing?
Nov 1, 1998, By Leonard Lamendola and Mark Lamendola
Your head electrician just delivered the bad news. Three major feeders are wrong, and you have to redo them. Unfortunately, they are the service entrance feeders, and you've already poured cement over them. Not only that, 10 of your lighting runs don't meet Code, and you have to replace 37 receptacle circuits because the receptacles are in the wrong places. Bad working drawings have struck again!...
Piloting Your Own Business—Is It Right for You?
Oct 1, 1998, By John A. Dedad, Editor-in-Chief
I once read that an electrical construction business manager can be compared to an airline pilot. At first blush, this seems somewhat absurd—business...
Project Management: Fertile Ground For Growing Profits
Oct 1, 1998, By John A. DeDad, Editor-in-Chief
Juggling multiple electrical contracting projects and their deadlines can be quite a challenge for any project manager. But staying on top of it all is easier than you think. Here are some practical tips to help you achieve success again and again....
Earthquake Aftermath Leads To Electrical Rehabilitation
Sep 1, 1998, By Robert Garrett, P.E.
A hangar at a major airport suffers damage and loss of power due to an earthquake. Investigation of the 15kV switchgear shows it is twisted. A review of the distribution system reveals serious weaknesses....
Can I mark the ends of conductors with paint?
Jun 1, 1998, Edited by Robert J. Lawrie
Q. Is it permitted to spray white paint on the end of a black, red, or blue conductor to indicate it is a grounded conductor? —M.H.M. A. Sec. 200-6 of...
